Higher Education - Jupiter, Bk 1 Author:Charles Sheffield, Jerry Pournelle When a misfired practical joke gets him kicked out of school, Rick Luban thinks he has nowhere to go but down. Instead, he gets a second chance--and a whole new life--when he signs up for a career in asteroid mining. — But life in space proves more challenging than Rick expected. Competition is intense and the harsh realties of space allow no roo... more »m for error. On his way to a brighter future, Rick faces ever more demanding tests, as well as the very real dangers of sabotage and murder.« less